Australia inflation rises to 4.3% in September, exceeding forecasts
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Australia’s annual inflation rate accelerated to 4.3% in September 2026 from 4.0% in August, topping market expectations of 4.2% and reaching its highest level since March. The hotter-than-expected reading moves consumer prices further above the
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- 01Australia's annual inflation rose to 4.3% in September from 4.0% in August.
- 02The reading topped market expectations of 4.2%.
- 03It is the highest level since March.